The equation of a stationary wave is $Y = 10\,\sin \,\frac{{\pi x}}{4}\,\cos \,20\,\pi t$. The distance between two consecutive nodes in metres is

  • A

    $4$

  • B

    $2$

  • C

    $5$

  • D

    $8$

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